Self-care is focus of art exhibit featuring Indigenous artists at Toronto gallery
By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Self-care is the theme of an art exhibit currently on display at a Toronto gallery. The exhibit, titled Locating Self...
Shuniah township leader and council discuss long-term care, local business, education with NDP leader
By Rick Garrick SHUNIAH— Shuniah Mayor Wendy Landry, Shuniah councillors and business people recently met with Ontario New Democratic Party leader Andrea Horwath on Nov....
Book review: Understanding First Nations: The Legacy of Canadian Colonialism
By Karl Hele Dr. Ed Whitcomb’s Understanding First Nations: The Legacy of Canadian Colonialism is an overview of First Nations issues in Canada up to...
Anishinabek Nation Chiefs proclaim new holiday Anishinaabe Giizhigad
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 17, 2021) – The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs proclaimed June 6 the Anishinabek Nation holiday, Anishinaabe Giizhigad, in honour of the...
New Head Getzit for the Anishinabek Nation
The Grand Council Chief and the Regional Deputy Grand Council Chiefs attended Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit Nmishomis Gordon Waindubence’s home for a very special ceremony...
Exploring the interrelation of traditions and language
By Laura Barrios On the eve of the stand-up election scheduled to take place on June 2, 2021, Day 2 of the virtual Anishinabek Nation...
Serpent River First Nation still feeling effects of acid plant, a simmering mistrust
By Leslie Knibbs SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION– In 1957, Noranda Mines began operation of a sulphuric acid plant in Serpent River First Nation (SRFN) to...
‘I Need You’ topping charts for Indigenous Songwriter of the Year nominee
By Kelly Anne Smith TEME-AUGAMA ANISHNABAI— A singer-songwriter inspired by Lake Temagami sings insightful lyrics accompanied by his soothing guitar. David Laronde’s talents have him...
Koganaawsawin connecting youth to Anishinabek culture through new land-based programming initiative
By Victoria Racette NIPISSING FIRST NATION— The Youth Well-Being Team of Koganaawsawin has recently announced a funding opportunity for Anishinabek First Nations to enhance and/or...
The Association for Native Development in the Performing and Visual Arts celebrates grand opening
TORONTO— On Saturday, November 6, 2021, Jingle Dress Dancer Nicole Leveck and her two girls, Indiana and Nazarene danced in gratitude and celebration at the...
Letter to the Editor: A grandfather’s story – Remembrance Day on Fort William First Nation
By Kateri Skaarup FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – He was 15 years old. Too young to enlist but yet he did anyway under a fake name....
Alderville First Nation remembers
By Kelly Anne Smith ALDERVILLE FIRST NATION — Alderville First Nation citizens were joined by the local Royal Canadian Legions, government officials, and guests on...
Lakehead University welcomes First Nation dignitaries during Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins highlighted the losses that Indigenous Veterans faced after enlisting in Canada’s military...
Lakehead University explores treaties during Treaties Recognition Week
By Rick Garrick ORILLIA — Chippewas of Georgina Island’s Brian Charles spoke about four wampum belts, including Two Row Wampum and Dish with One Spoon,...
Strategic planning underway for Anishinabek Nation Health Transformation
By Jesse Johnson NIPISSING FIRST NATION— The Anishinabek Nation’s Health Transformation team is connecting with member First Nations to conduct engagement sessions in order to...